Chrystia Freeland

Canada to hit US aluminium with $2.7 bln counter-tariffs

The Trump administration moved to reimpose 10 percent tariffs on some Canadian aluminium products to protect US industry from a "surge" in imports.

US coronavirus supply spree sparks outrage among allies

Order of 200,000 Germany-bound masks from a 3M factory in China “confiscated” in Bangkok, said Berlin Secretary of Interior Geisel, calling it an “act of modern piracy." Canada's Trudeau calls US blockade of equipment a mistake that could backfire.

Canada’s Trudeau names new Cabinet, Freeland is deputy PM

Trudeau expanded his cabinet to a slightly larger 36 members after the Liberals lost 20 seats on October 21.

Is Venezuela's political crisis centered around its oil reserves?

Venezuela's self-proclaimed president, Juan Guaido, ordered Congress to change leadership at the state oil company PDVSA, following US sanctions on the oil sector.

Coming to Canada 'worth the risk,' says Saudi teen refugee

Rahaf Mohammed al Qunun says she expects her experience would inspire other women to flee her the kingdom known for its oppressive gender policies.

Canada imposes sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals

Canada, following in the path of the United States, France and Germany, said it would impose sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals linked to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US, Mexico, Canada agree on trade pact replacing NAFTA

The new deal United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement updates and replaces the nearly 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which US President Donald Trump had promised to cancel and turn into a bilateral pact with Mexico.

No NAFTA deal, talks to resume next week

"We know that a win-win-win agreement is within reach," Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters. "We'll keep talking until we reach a good deal," she said.

Four things to know about the spat between Canada and Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is waging a diplomatic war on Canada. Here are a few key facts to bring you up to speed on the rift.

Saudi Arabia's row with Canada shows no signs of abating

Triggered by Ottawa's comments expressing concern over the arrest of women's rights activists in Saudi Arabia, the dispute shows no sign of ending, with the Kingdom announcing one action after another to escalate the row between the two US allies.

Canada holds its ground as row with Saudi Arabia escalates

Riyadh has recalled its ambassador and suspended investment deals and flights to Toronto after Ottawa raised concern about human rights violations in the kingdom.

Macron on Iran nuclear deal: there is no 'Plan B'

US President Donald Trump is threatening to tear up the 2015 agreement aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear efforts. France's Emmanuel Macron will visit the US to persuade Trump from doing so.